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It is not every day that you get to spend quality time with reptiles of all stripes. But on the first Tuesday of the month from now until September, you can. Nonprofit Sonoran Reptiles will host…
Perhaps the most unique part about the design of the home is that the entire home’s interior and exterior were made to incorporate principles of feng shui and symbols of Eastern religions. “Feng shui is an…
Sometimes all you need is a long hike. It gives you time to think, relax and get in a good workout. One of our top trails that meets all those requirements is the Boynton Canyon Trail….
THINGS TO SEE The South Rim, essentially, is divided up into three different main “areas.” The first is the Grand Canyon Visitor Center, which is closed as of press time. To the west of the visitor…
For an organization that has been around for 30 years and does plenty to help the community of Sedona and the Verde Valley, you may have never heard of the Arizona Community Foundation (ACF) of Sedona….
Much like hiking, birdwatching is about appreciating nature. “Birdwatching is one of the simplest ways to engage with nature. And, for the most part, we usually go for a walk or a short hike. And I…
There aren’t many vegan cheese shops in the country. But you can find one in Clarkdale on main street. Virgin Cheese started back in 2014 in Las Vegas as a mostly wholesale business. The Northern Arizona…
Believe it or not, there is a trail you can hike if you’re searching for solitude and happen to be on Airport Road: the Brewer Trail. We only spotted two couples on our short hike. After…
The Baldwin Trail is one of our favorite hidden gems. For one thing, it’s tucked away in the Village of Oak Creek so you can enjoy a secluded hike. For the entire hour we hiked, we…
Like many musicians, violinist Teresa Joy found herself through her instrument. She’s been playing professionally since she was 12. Music is in her blood. Her father is Esteban, a musician who has been a fixture in…
We couldn’t talk to landscape photographer Todd Frame without asking about his last name – a perfect one for his chosen profession. “It also comes back to bite me a little bit because at least once…
A CONTEMPORARY UPTOWN DREAM HOUSE Jim and Kathy Atkinson had recently moved to Phoenix from California, and we’re coming up to Red Rock Country whenever they got the chance. They decided to move to Sedona and…
Editor’s note The Sedona International Film Festival has been postponed until June 12-20, 2021. Visit sedonafilmfestival.org for more. The Sedona International Film Festival is returning in 2021, and for the first time ever, will include a…
Oil painter Elizabeth Silk has been a professional artist for nearly 30 years, and she always wanted her own gallery. Her dream became a reality when her eponymous gallery opened in Hozho Distinctive Shops & Galleries…
DOWNTOWN FREDERICKSBURG One of our favorite places just might be Main Street in downtown Fredericksburg – just over one hour from San Antonio and about 90 minutes from Austin. We spent most of our time in…
West Sedona’s Sugarloaf Loop Trail is an easy way to work up a sweat, take in beautiful views and get in a good hike. It’s especially beautiful after a dusting of snow. Begin your hike at…
The Cibola Pass Trail is one of our favorite short hikes in Sedona. The Uptown Sedona trail offers stellar views of many of the major red rock formations in the area. We can’t think of a…
When President, Executive Director and Chairwoman at the Sedona Arts Academy & Community Center, Camilla Ross, was selecting her Christmas show for 2020, the play “Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!)” was an easy…
What we love most about Marg’s Draw Trail is that it offers hikers so very much. For starters, it’s easily accessible and located in central Sedona. You can connect to other trails and hike nearly all…
Sedona Wolf Week was created back in 2016 to educate the public about wolves. This year’s wolf week is entirely virtual. The hope is that this online format – in years past, Sedona Wolf Week has…
Easy Trails Sedona Bike Skills Park Located on Posse Grounds Park in West Sedona, the Sedona Bike Park is an ideal spot where you can develop biking skills. The park features jumps, drops and trails. “It’s…
Tlaquepaque Arts and Shopping Village’s Marigold Mural Project is in honor of Old Soul’s Day or the Day of the Dead, a tradition of the indigenous people of Mexico. The event is a nod to Tlaquepaque’s…
COWBOY CLUB Uptown Sedona’s Cowboy Club’s bustling patio offers red rock views and is a great place to people watch in one of the city’s busiest areas. Cowboy Club is a Sedona institution that goes way…
SEDONA MONTHLY: How did you get interested in this type of work? STEVE RICHARDSON: I grew up as a parks and recreation kid. My mom signed me up for just about everything. I grew up in…
Cave Springs Cave Springs calls scenic Oak Creek Canyon home. And this site gives campers a great taste of Sedona’s natural splendor. The campground is creek-side, surrounded by lush green ponderosa trees and red rocks. Campers…
Outlaw Trail The Outlaw Trail is an approximately 23.2 mile loop road that’s ideal for intermediate off- roaders. Outlaw starts off mild with a few pretty rugged parts. The trail allegedly was used by, you guessed…
One of our favorite things about waking up early is looking up in the Sedona sky and seeing a hot air balloon. The colorful balloons make the sky just that much more magical. And chief pilot…
Sedona Golf Resort At the Sedona Golf Resort, golfers can chip away at 18 different holes in the shadow of Bell Rock. The Gary Panks designed course in the Village of Oak Creek plays 6,646 yards…
Bright Angel Round-Trip Distance: 18.5 miles; At a Glance: Iconic, Stunning Arizona Views Although not in Sedona, we couldn’t run this list without this Grand Canyon trail. It’s one of the most iconic hikes in the…
Whenever a new art space has opened, we take note. And the latest one to debut is the Sedona Arts Academy (SAA) & Community Center in the Village of Oak Creek. The space is a collaboration…
The Sedona Plein Air Festival will see many firsts this year. For the first time ever, the Sedona Plein Air Festival will be entirely virtual. From Oct. 24 to 31, you can visit sedonapleinairfestival.org and the…
As the cooler temperatures gradually arrive in September, we always look forward to heading back out to the trails more frequently. And while we’re building back up our strength, we’re searching for hikes that are moderately…
CRESCENT MOON RANCH You can find one of the most iconic views in Sedona (if not the entire Southwest) at Crescent Moon Ranch. If you’re in town for a short period of time, head here for…
Northern Arizona is spectacular. And it’s no surprise as to why many couples want to have their weddings here: They want to capture the magic of the region on their big day. If you’re considering having…
Ceremony: Kendrick Park in Flagstaff Feb. 29, 2020 Photography by Genie Vogelsang, Birdsong Wedding Photography, birdsongweddingphotography.com HOW THEY MET: William “Zach” Sebring and Courtney Truett met in February of 2017 through mutual friends who opened a…
Every year, artists flock to Grand Canyon National Park to paint images of this stunning place as part of the annual Grand Canyon Celebration of Art. And in a year when there’s been so much change,…
Ceremony: The Church of the Red Rocks Reception: Enchantment Resort June 9, 2018 Photography by Andrew Mejia and Katrina Wallace of Sedona Bride Photographers, sedonabride.com HOW THEY MET: The couple met on Match.com Teacher and mom…
The Sedona View Trail really lives up to its name. The views by this trailhead are some of the best in town. We’ve spent plenty of time appreciating the stunning vistas of Coffee Pot Rock, Chimney…
SEDONA VENUES Agave of Sedona Wedding & Event Center Sedona’s wedding and event center offers over 10,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space. Agave features two outdoor terraces, indoor reception space with floor to…
Ceremony: Moran Point at the Grand Canyon Reception: Rustler’s Rooste in Phoenix Oct. 8, 2019 Photography by Tangled Lilac Photography, Melissa dunstan, tangledlilac.com HOW THEY MET: Lindsey Brink and Luke Wroblewski were both working at the…
In 2015, Chris Kalinich attended a nutrition conference at Flagstaff’s Northern Arizona University that would change her life. She had been experiencing a range of health problems including fatigue, migraines and gallbladder issues and had been…
Kenny New has worked in wood and construction for decades. Back in the 1980s, he owned a Sedona-based log homes furniture business. And a few years ago, he was poking around Craigslist searching for barrels to…
When those temperatures start to climb, we look for hikes that meet two requirements: short and scenic. And West Sedona’s Teacup Trail is one of our favorite brief hikes with top-notch views of one of Sedona’s…
Since many gyms and studios have had to temporarily shut their doors, it’s left many yogis without a physical place to practice. But that didn’t stop Sedona resident Victoria Ancis from coming up with a solution…
Although originally slated to debut in May, the Sedona Arts Center’s all female juried show “Magic and Dreams” is being held virtually in June due to the coronavirus pandemic. Artists working in any medium were welcome…
JAVA JOLT Formerly Single Speed Coffee Café, Stronghold Coffee Company serves coffee beans that are certified organic, fair trade and direct trade. Stronghold is currently offering food and beverage delivery. One of Stronghold’s owners, Lynda Apple,…
Spring is our favorite time of year to hike. The weather is usually perfect. The wildflowers are blooming. And we can’t think of a better way to appreciate this season than by tackling the Woods Canyon…
If you’ve been to a major festival sometime over the summer – namely the Sedona Winefest – chances are high that you’ve heard The Naughty Bits! music. And the group has been playing music, mostly at…
Editor’s note: Given the rapidly changing situation involving COVID-19 or the coronavirus, the Sedona Gallery of Art is temporarily closed. Please see galleryofmodernmasters.com for more. Like many of works of art, the creation of the brand new…
PROPER PAIRINGS Proper Meats + Provisions owner Paul Moir tell us that his restaurant’s Route 66 location was somewhat of an accident. In 2016, SLO Restaurant Concepts purchased and renovated the Grand Canyon Café, which dated…
FLO SPYROW CEO OF NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE President and CEO of Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) Flo Spyrow’s career advice is simple: Follow your heart. And her heart has led her to many different places. She…
We’ll never tire of seeing Sedona’s famed red rocks in a different light. And if you’re up for a relatively moderate hike that will take you around the base of Chimney Rock, consider the Chimney Rock…
After a season of hiking, sometimes you just want to get away from all the packed trails. And one of our favorite remedies for peak hiking season fatigue is Cottonwood’s Black Canyon Trail. You have to…
WILLIAMS Located about one hour from the Grand Canyon, Williams’ tagline is (understandably) “The Gateway to the Grand Canyon.” But there’s also plenty to do and see in Williams. Visitors drive through more than three miles…
OARS GRAND CANYON DORIES Tour company OARS has a storied history with Grand Canyon dories or non-motorized boats. Besides being eco-friendly, another one of of the advantages of this mode of transportation is that dories allow…
Editor’s Note: The Sedona Yoga Festival has been postponed due to the coronavirus. Visit sedonayogafestival.com for more information. Sedona is an undeniably spiritual spot. And director of the Sedona Yoga Festival, Heather Titus, sought to use…
Editor’s note: The Six String Society has been canceled. Please see thesixstringsociety.com for more. San Diego-based Six String Society is heading to Sedona for two different performances in March. Six String Society’s two night-stand kicks off…
Editor’s note: Sedona Chamber Ballet’s “Elevé” has been canceled. Please see sedonachamberballet.org for more. Sedona Chamber Ballet’s “Elevé” performance will showcase a smattering of different styles of ballet. Audience members will see classical ballet, neoclassical work…
Little Horse Trail is one of our favorite hikes for two key reasons – the trail is relatively flat and lets you get up close to Sedona’s famed red rocks. The trail kicks off just past…
One of the largest member-supported organizations in Sedona, the Sedona International Film Festival is returning for its 26th year. The nine-day film festival will feature more than 160 films at three different venues around town –…
BARRE3 Barre workouts have really taken off in recent years. Want proof? Flagstaff has its very own outpost of national chain Barre3 in the Aspen Place at the Sawmill shopping complex. Barre classes have roots in…
SOLITUDE MOUNTAIN RESORT The centerpiece of Solitude Mountain Resort is its adorable and quaint village that looks like a scene out of a Hallmark movie. The Inn at Solitude is modeled after a Bavarian lodge. You’ll…
EATING HEALTHIER WITH PRIVATE VEGAN CHEF TAYLOR MAE DEAN Taylor Mae Dean was raised on a diet of pork chops and steak and potatoes. But as the Solvang, California, native started meeting people who didn’t eat…
If there’s one thing that we love more than a red rock hike, it’s a hike when the red rocks have been dusted with snow. There’s something undeniably magical about seeing those red rocks blanketed with…
Although Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village’s Festival of Lights is perhaps (and understandably) known for the lighting of a staggering 6,000 luminaries, we shouldn’t overlook the performers at this iconic event either. And for the past…
WREATHS, COFFEE AND DÉCOR Warner’s Nursey goes all out for the holidays. You can look forward to an indoor holiday display featuring decked-out Christmas trees and lights just about everywhere. You can bring that Christmas spirit…
We bet that you’ve (probably) never seen 1,500 handmade ceramic bowls in a single space. But you can change that on Dec. 14. That’s when the Sedona Arts Center is hosting one of its signature annual…
For such a popular instrument, it’s (probably) rare that you’ll hear an acoustic guitar all that often. But you can change that on Nov. 24. On that Saturday, Chamber Music Sedona is kicking off its 37th…
In case you didn’t know, November is National Native American Heritage Month. And Camp Verde’s The Phillip England Center for the Performing Arts Foundation and the Verde Valley Archaeology Center have teamed up to celebrate the…
EXPLORE UPPER ANTELOPE CANYON Antelope Canyon actually consists of two parts – Upper and Lower – both in Page. The most-photographed Canyon is Upper Antelope Canyon, primarily due to the light streaming in that looks fantastic…
Antelope Canyon is a photographer’s playground. Scottsdale-based Suzanne Mathia of Suzanne Mathia Photography is a pro who knows this to be true. She got teary eyed the first time she photographed Antelope Canyon a decade ago….
A dark blue sky spotted with stars provides a backdrop for a shot of the illuminated Courthouse Butte (center) and dark Bell Rock (right) red rock formations from the Yavapi Vista Trail. A recent snowfall supplied…
Not a Halloween celebration – although attendees can don costumes – and not meant to be a somber event either, the Day of the Dead festival seeks to celebrate the vibrant lives of lost loved ones….
HOTEL BARS ETCH KITCHEN & BAR Watch the sun dip below the horizon as you enjoy craft cocktails and a serene setting that includes unparalleled Oak Creek views at L’Auberge’s more casual dining venue, Etch. Choose…
After a long, hot summer, sometimes you need a break from all the heat. And if you’re searching for a relatively easy, classic Flagstaff trail, we’d recommend Lakeview Trail No. 132. The trail starts with a…
November can be a bit nuts. Chances are high that you’re busy prepping for the upcoming holidays on top of all your other day-to-day responsibilities. And you’re probably searching for a quick break, which is what…
Like discovering you have more cookies in the jar or finding a $10 bill lying on the street, we love surprises. And we especially love finding art in surprising places. And perhaps one of the most…
Artists have sought to capture the beauty of The Grand Canyon for centuries – making it the ideal place for a celebration of visual arts. The eleventh annual Grand Canyon Celebration of the Arts – a…
The Soldier Pass Arches hike meets all the requirements of a downright perfect day hike. Just three miles round trip. Check. A challenging, but not impossible trail. Check. Gorgeous views and a few fun places to…
Experienced ceramics artists and novices alike can learn new skills and may make friends if they sign up for a ceramics class at the Sedona Arts Center. Classes are held once per week and last anywhere…
ROYAL BEET BURGER: $16 Chef Lisa Dahl is adding another restaurant to her Sedona restaurant portfolio. Her newest creation? Butterfly Burger, slated to open this summer. And if you’re a vegetarian or vegan, you might not…
